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Overview |
Samford University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Samford University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Samford University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $165 |
Diversity |
Samford University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Samford University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than Samford University based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 5,682 students)
Samford University vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or Tennessee Tech?
- Samford University is 319.6% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($35,750.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.7% higher at Samford University than Tennessee Technological University ($35,750.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Samford University ($15,188 vs. $31,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 7.3% lower than costs at Samford University ($10,502 vs. $11,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Samford University than Tennessee Technological University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Samford University students is 144.5% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($20,711 vs. $8,471)
Samford University vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 60 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming Samford University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- Samford University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
Samford University vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or Tennessee Tech? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Tennessee Tech and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than Tennessee Technological University (70% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $14,000 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Samford University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $22,500)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Samford University graduates. ($165 vs. $232)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/